Henschotermeer, Recreational lake in Woudenberg, Netherlands
The Henschotermeer is a recreational lake near Woudenberg surrounded by thick forests in the Utrechtse Heuvelrug region. The water body features sandy areas for swimming and is equipped with walking paths and wooden footbridges that connect to an island.
The lake formed in the 1930s as a byproduct of sand extraction for the A12 motorway construction. This extraction process transformed what was once an open sandy area into a water body and eventually a recreation destination.
The lake serves as a gathering place where people come to swim and relax on the sandy beach during warmer months. When winter arrives and the water freezes solid, locals and visitors alike take to the ice for skating.
The lake is accessible daily starting at 8:30 AM with parking available around the area. The trails are well-marked and the walking routes encircling the water are easy to navigate for all ability levels.
A walking path encircles the entire water body and crosses two wooden footbridges to reach an island in the middle. This quiet island offers a different perspective of the lake and is often overlooked by casual visitors.
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